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A big piece in a small box.

The drama in itself was everything i expected. It had the push and pull, the agony of being rejected when i came so far and also the sweetness of the desert at the end of a tough and exhausting journey. But somewhere in the choking sadness on Joo Ho-Jin's face and the surprising sweetness of Do Ra Mi's smile , I felt that they rushed Cha MuHee's story. Sometimes it felt that if this was a 16 ep drama it would've been better , and sometimes it felt like , no , this is better. The complexity of Muhee was shown but i wanted more. All in all it was fulfilling but keeps us wondering, about those what-if. In all this the growth of Hiro-kun was a favorite. it showed us that only by falling do we learn how to fly. Only after learning the taste of regret can we fight even harder to never taste regret again. This was a bitter but sweet drama for me. I'll be rooting for all of the Hiro-kun from now on.

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A little boring

To be honest, I didn’t like it. Not sure if it was because I watched it after a lot of new shows of the leads, like POJ, Legend of Zang Hai etc but I didn’t see myself getting into the story. The female and male lead had no chemistry what so ever and the love triangles were pissing me off. I skipped a lot of scenes because it was so boring. I had to re watch it 3 times because I kept dropping it . It had so much potential because Bai Lu and Zhang Ling He are such great actors and the side cast was amazing as well, but it flopped with me. For some reason the acting was awful in this show, but again maybe that’s because I watched it later on, not sure but I was very disappointed

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From wow to just wth

I honestly thought this drama was going to be something fresh when I started it. The first few episodes were interesting enough to keep me watching, and I was curious to see where the story would go.

But after episode 6... everything just started feeling boring. By episode 7, I completely lost interest. It felt like nothing new was happening, and the story just kept dragging. I wasn't excited to watch the next episode anymore, so I ended up dropping it.

The only thing I genuinely enjoyed was the antagonist. The actor absolutely nailed the role and was honestly the most interesting part of the drama for me. The rest of the cast did a decent job too, so I don't think the acting was the problem.

For me, it was simply the story. It just didn't keep my attention after the first few episodes. I know some people might enjoy it, but unfortunately, it wasn't for me.

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Great for parents and kids - Proof that strong silent types only cause damages

I like ep 1 as a start. I do not see this as a fighting drama, so if it goes that way, I will be disappointed. I see this as the generic issue of bad parenting. If the drama resolves that, i will consider it a masterpiece. Sure add some fighting as a side dish, but the main issue is PROPER PARENTING. Also it will be really fun to see Ji Sub act more than just John Wayne, Ji Sub is a cutie so it will be fun to see him as a proper father. In ep 1, he is a John Wayne strong and silent dinosaur and a parental failure.

This drama is essentially a story of bad parenting, the doting parent who NEVER talks with their kid and never takes the time to actually RAISE the kid. Kids need more than just food on the table...
There are many teenage kids in this drama, and they are all total clueless morons who lack any common sense and keep causing problem, unfortunately the entire drama is a product of bad parenting
NONE OF THESE KIDS HAVE ANY SKILLZ FOR LIFE = THE PARENTS ARE 100% INCOMPETENT

In Ep 1, this awesome special agent totally fails as a parent and as an agent, completely disregards his daughter and leaves her hanging all alone as usual, completely disregards common knowledge of bullying in schools, and perhaps he has already caused death of his child.

So forget special agent life and skills... when this special agent is a clueless moron for LIFE and incapable of talking to his own child.

SO THIS DRAMA SO FAR HAS A GREAT ROOT CONFLICT TO SOLVE, THE SAME CONFLICT THAT ALL PARENTS FACE AND ESP PARENTS WHO FAILED TO ESTABLISH A HEALTHY CONNECTION TO THEIR KID AND NEVER COMMUNICATE WITH THEIR CHILD DEEPLY AND PROPERLY

So the drama starts with a great generic and widespread issue of bad parenting and kids who grew up on their own and are thus clueless and behaving against the laws of survival and common sense

So... and at this point the drama can EITHER sink or swim

Imo the drama would sink if it becomes an empty shell and be "Weak Hero" quality with fights and special agents

Imo this kdrama can become a truly great drama where parent and child finally establish themselves as a loving caring family and a dedicated team that communicates well and works well in tandem with love care compassion and mutual understanding


AGENT KIM MUST RAISE HIS DAUGHTER PROPERLY

his daughter is behaving in ways contrary to the laws of surivival
The daughter is so clueless incapable of living
and that is all fault of her father. AGENT KIM HAS TO LEARN TO BE A PROPER PARENT WHO TALKS TO HIS KID AND PAYS CLOSE ATTENTION WHAT THE KID IS DOING OR NOT DOING.

IE AGENT KIM HAS TO GUIDE HIS DAUGHTER

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Just watch for the chemistry ??

When I first read the synopsis, I expected a story about a married couple dealing with misunderstandings, building their careers, and slowly fixing their relationship. In the beginning, that's exactly what I got, and I absolutely loved it.

The first half was engaging because of the female lead. She wasn't the typical sweet or helpless heroine. She was intelligent, strategic, and always thinking several steps ahead. Watching her quietly plan everything behind the scenes was honestly the highlight of the drama. Later, when we learned about her unhappy childhood and the trauma she carried into adulthood, her actions made much more sense. She wasn't simply chasing success she was searching for the happiness she never had growing up.

One of my favorite twists was when she realized that every person who caused trouble for her would suddenly disappear before she could deal with them herself. That's when she finally understood that the male lead had known everything she was doing all along. I really enjoyed that reveal because it completely changed the way I looked at their relationship.

However, after that point, the drama started feeling like a completely different story.

I expected the divorce to become the beginning of the female lead's journey toward independence and success. I thought she would focus on becoming even stronger and proving herself instead of immediately turning the story into a romantic comedy. Instead, the second half became much lighter, with the male lead trying to win her back and both of them realizing they had loved each other all along.
It wasn't bad it just wasn't the direction I personally wanted.
I also liked that the female lead respected herself enough to ask for a divorce when she believed she wasn't loved. Many viewers describe her as someone with a strong sense of self-respect, and I agree. I simply expected her post-divorce journey to focus more on rebuilding her life and business rather than romance.
The family storyline also surprised me. Considering everything they put her through, I thought there would be stronger consequences. Instead, things wrapped up more peacefully than I expected.
Even though I preferred the first half much more than the second, I still enjoyed the drama overall. It honestly felt like I watched two different dramas in one series—first a smart relationship mystery with psychological depth, then a romantic comedy. Somehow, both worked, even if the transition felt sudden.

Finally, I have to mention Zhao Lusi. Once again, she impressed me with her acting. She carried every emotional scene naturally, and her performance was one of the biggest reasons I kept watching.n🌟

Overall, this wasn't the drama I expected, but it was still an enjoyable watch. If you like intelligent female leads, romance, and don't mind a major shift in tone halfway through the story, I think you'll have a good time with it.

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This is a BL theme that pops up every now and then, but I still found this mini-series quite enjoyable.

It was a light and easy watch, and while it wasn't anything groundbreaking, I had a good time watching it. 🤍✨

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A fantasy drama that keeps you engaged from beginning to end ?

I started this drama because the synopsis immediately caught my attention, and I wanted to watch it right away. Thankfully, it didn't disappoint. From the very first episode, I was hooked. It rarely felt boring, although a few episodes in the middle were a little slower than the rest.

One of my favorite things about this drama is how the episodic cases weren't just random mysteries. Every demon story slowly built toward the main plot, so everything felt connected. Instead of solving one case and moving on, each arc added something meaningful to the overall story.

The Mirror Demon arc was easily one of my favorites. I actually felt sorry for the demon because he genuinely loved the girl and believed he was making her happy, without realizing the terrible consequences of his actions. It was emotional, entertaining, and made the villain feel more human rather than simply evil. I also loved the Cat Demon episodes and especially the Qin player demon. He was such a memorable character, and the actor portrayed him beautifully. Even though he was a demon, he had a kind heart, which made his story even more touching.

The cast did a wonderful job overall. The male lead was my favorite character because he was mature, calm, and always understood his responsibilities. I appreciated that he never abandoned his duty just for love. The female lead also gave a strong performance, although I do think her character cried a bit too much.

The only issue I had was the pacing of the final episodes. The drama spent a lot of time building its world and mysteries, but once it reached the climax, everything wrapped up very quickly. I also found a few plot points confusing, especially regarding Banxia's search for her father and the sudden appearance of the letter. Maybe I missed some details, but those moments weren't explained very clearly.

Despite that, I really liked the ending. I was worried the male lead would leave all his responsibilities behind just to be with Banxia, and I'm glad the drama didn't go in that direction. His choices stayed true to his character, making the ending feel much more meaningful. It wasn't a perfect fairy-tale ending, but it was satisfying and emotionally rewarding.

Overall, this drama is much more than a simple demon-hunting fantasy. It's filled with emotional stories, memorable characters, and mysteries that slowly come together into one larger picture. Even with a rushed ending and a few confusing moments, I had a great time watching it, and I would definitely recommend it to anyone who enjoys fantasy, romance, and well-written character-driven stories.

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Great character development

The second season wasn't as great as the first one, but overall it was enjoyable. I still loved it a lot. It got fewer fight scenes but every action scene was done well. Also, the brotherhood bonding was still amazing. I believe that's the spotlight of the whole series.

What I loved the most about this season was the character development. It digged deeper into the characters' past and their backstories and explained clearly how they became who they were at the moment. It got so much deeper than in the first season. We got to see Mugen's past and backstories of its founding members. I felt bad for what happened to Kohaku and Tatsuya, but I guess every hero would have a regretful past to bury in their heart forever.

It was also great to see a young and energetic Cobra during his time at Mugen and painfully watch how he became a cold, quiet and reserved leader of Sannoh Hoodlum Squad later on. I also loved to watch Murayama's character development in this second season and how he started to value the strength of friendship. One of my favorite scenes was the short conversation between him and Cobra. I hope they will become good friends in the future.

If only they didn't add so many scenes of Mighty Warriors and focused more on S.W.O.R.D. instead, I think I would have enjoyed it much more. I'm sorry I just couldn't care less about those ridiculous fashion and music dudes. They were just lame. While I kept waiting for the backstories of Rude Boys' and Daruma Ikka's leaders, they didn't have much screentime and barely had any lines. Most of their scenes were just flashbacks from the first season. They should have cut off so many scenes of those Mighty Warriors dudes and gave them to Rude Boys and Daruma Ikka instead.

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Carina

Molto dolce, molto easy, però con una discreta pronfondità. Negli step che devono prendere prima di decidere di dichiararsi, nel comprendersi e nel capirsi. Alla fine dei conti questa è una storia di un giovane amore che cresce e si sviluppa nel tempo fino a diventare inpossibile da nascondarsi. E da li cominciano i primi misunderstanding. I primi momenti dove non si sa cosa dire e cosa fare. Per poi arrivare a quando i personaggi decidono di lasciarsi andare e di accettare l'uno amore dell'altro. Una serie carina e leggera adatta ad intervallarsi a cose magari più pesanti. E che ti lacia con un bel feeling dopo.

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A karma for dismissing what's not special

"Don't judge a book by its cover." That's exactly what the characters in this story are about. The plot is tightly written, with no unnecessary dragging.

I wouldn't call it a masterpiece nor would I say the story is entirely unique. Some of plot twists were predicable and a big plot twist at the end was expected to some extent. However, the ending could be considered the unique essence of the story.

What I loved most is how it portrays the contradictions in a person's character, what one person finds special and what another doesn't. That would apply to the viewers as well, at least for me. That's because the motive behind the final revelation didn't feel all that strong, or should I say, special enough drive the whole thing - for me. But for the person involved, it was deeply painful. I guess that's the point.

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